{"id":2813,"date":"2015-06-03t17:38:41","date_gmt":"2015-06-03t17:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/?p=2813"},"modified":"2015-06-03t17:38:41","modified_gmt":"2015-06-03t17:38:41","slug":"education-app-review-mathway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/blog\/education-app-review-mathway\/","title":{"rendered":"education app review: b+ for mathway"},"content":{"rendered":"

magoosh wants to make sure you have what you need to be successful. \u00a0to ensure that you\u2019ve got all the right tools (read: apps) in your toolbelt (read: phone), we scour the app stores finding and rating education apps.<\/p>\n

last time we reviewed studyblue<\/a> (an app for storing and accessing class notes, flashcards, and lectures), but today we turn our attention to mathway<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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mathway is a tool that takes the guesswork out of solving math problems. \u00a0mathway can solve equations, simplify expressions, and evaluate limits. \u00a0it can do everything from reduce a fraction to integrate a function. \u00a0it\u2019s a powerful app that can help you get answers on math problems from pre-algebra to college calculus. \u00a0so how did it fare in our review? \u00a0let\u2019s find out!<\/p>\n

usability<\/b>: a<\/b><\/h2>\n

this app has a lot of features, and is easy and intuitive to use. \u00a0the mathway app can do as much as most graphing calculators, all on your phone. \u00a0it\u2019s stable and fast, and makes finding answers to your math problems super quick. \u00a0you can even save problems for later if you\u2019re doing work on the go and want to save the problems for later.<\/p>\n

design: b+<\/b><\/h2>\n

mathway is very well-designed. \u00a0everything works just as you think it would — no small feat for something with no buttons! \u00a0it\u2019s only downfall: it isn\u2019t pretty. \u00a0only you can decide if this really matters, but when solving a problem i\u2019d prefer something that works well to something that looks nice.<\/p>\n

effectiveness: b-<\/b><\/h2>\n

so this is where mathway falters — not because of what it does or how it works, but what it signifies. \u00a0mathway can solve all of your math problems for you. \u00a0it can show you how to do it step by step. \u00a0it can make sure that all your problem sets are done, and done correctly. \u00a0but it can\u2019t teach<\/i>.<\/p>\n

now, that\u2019s not to say that you can\u2019t use mathway to learn math effectively. \u00a0you can use this app to check your work or to give you the blueprint for how to solve future problems. \u00a0but if you just plug every question into your app and copy down the answers, you aren\u2019t going to learn anything. \u00a0you should be learning how to do these things without mathway so that you can apply them at a higher level. \u00a0this app is powerful, but beware. \u00a0you don\u2019t want to become addicted.<\/p>\n

addictiveness: b<\/b><\/h2>\n

didn\u2019t i just say \u201cdon\u2019t become addicted?!\u201d \u00a0ok, so this app isn\u2019t addictive to use in the sense that it is fun or compelling. \u00a0you\u2019re never going to say \u201coh, let me go back to mathway to see how my equations are doing.\u201d \u00a0it\u2019s not a tamagotchi<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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what makes it addictive is how useful it is. \u00a0the right answer (with explanations, if you pay for them) to nearly every math problem in your textbook. \u00a0now that\u2019s something to get addicted to!<\/p>\n

but this is where it\u2019s addictiveness can be dangerous — imagine you use mathway to get a\u2019s on every homework assignment, but come test time you have no idea what you\u2019re doing. \u00a0it would be easy to use this app to get all the answers to your homework and move on, but that would be a mistake. \u00a0mathway can be a great tool, but it shouldn\u2019t be your first tool in solving a problem.<\/p>\n

ad distraction: b+<\/b><\/h2>\n

mathway manages to be very useful, even if you don\u2019t pay anything. \u00a0mathway gives you the answers to all your problems, but if you want to see the step by step explanation then you need to pay! a subscription costs $19.99 a month, or $99.99 a year. \u00a0see the images below for what the solutions look like without a subscription.<\/p>\n

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if you\u2019re using mathway to check your answers or to get quick solutions, then the free version is great. \u00a0if you need more step-by-step help, then you\u2019ll probably need a subscription.<\/p>\n

motivation: b+<\/b><\/h2>\n

there is nothing in the mathway app that is specifically motivating. \u00a0and it\u2019s possible that using it and becoming dependent on it could be extremely demotivating. \u00a0but, if you\u2019re the type of person who is prone to making small mistakes, this app could be a lifesaver. \u00a0you can go about all the right steps, but forget to carry the 1, and wind up with the wrong answer. \u00a0using mathway to check your work, you would catch that — hopefully helping you get better marks on your homework and teaching you which mistakes you\u2019re most prone to. \u00a0but again, beware: too much of a good thing can be a problem!<\/p>\n

support: b<\/b><\/h2>\n

mathway doesn\u2019t provide tutors or a help center. \u00a0it doesn\u2019t really have any support to speak of. \u00a0but i don\u2019t know that it needs it — you\u2019re paying for a answers and steps, not a math tutor. \u00a0the app works well, so customer support isn\u2019t going to be necessary. \u00a0still, this does highlight an important point: don\u2019t download this app thinking you\u2019re going to learn math from<\/i> it. \u00a0there\u2019s no one on the other end to the line to teach you. \u00a0download it thinking you can learn math with <\/i>it.<\/p>\n

overall gpa: 3.2<\/b>
\noverall grade: b+<\/b><\/p>\n

 
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